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FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AVENUE
NPI 1104931948
Clinic/Center - End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment in Melrose Park, IL

Active since August 20, 2006CLIA 14D0975286 · Waiver
5/5
Overall Rating
911 W NORTH AVE, MELROSE PARK, IL 60160(708) 344-6122(708) 344-6127 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 14, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 14, 2023, Aug 5, 2021, Dec 30, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Fresenius Medical Care North Avenue NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE NORTH AVENUE (NPI 1104931948) is a healthcare organization registered as an end-stage renal disease (esrd) treatment in Melrose Park, Illinois and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 2, 2028 and lists Barry L. Blanton, Vice President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104931948
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy261QE0700X
Legal Business NameWSKC DIALYSIS SERVICES, INC.
Location Address911 W NORTH AVEMelrose Park, IL 60160-1516
Mailing Address911 W North AveMelrose Park, IL 60160-1516 · (708) 344-6122 · Fax (708) 344-6127
Phone(708) 344-6122
Fax(708) 344-6127
Organization SubpartYesParent: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
Authorized OfficialBarry L. BlantonVice President · (781) 699-9000
Enumeration DateAugust 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 14, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 14, 2023
✔ NPI 1104931948 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyClinic/Center · End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) TreatmentAmbulatory Health Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code261QE0700X
911 W NORTH AVE, Melrose Park, IL 60160
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFresenius Medical Care North Avenue

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 14D0975286

Fresenius Medical Care North Avenue · Melrose Park, IL
Active · expires Jul 2, 2028
CLIA Number14D0975286
Laboratory TypeEnd Stage Renal Disease Dialysis Facility
Certificate Effective DateJuly 3, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 2, 2028
Laboratory DirectorDr. Martin Finn
Laboratory Phone(708) 344-6122
Laboratory LocationFresenius Medical Care North Avenue911 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Dialysis Facility Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, services and patient survey results for FMC - North Avenue Dialysis Center (CMS certification number 142602), from CMS Care Compare.

FMC - North Avenue Dialysis Center

Dialysis facility · Melrose Park, IL
5/5 CMS RatingRating period January 2020 to December 2023
OwnershipProfit
ChainFresenius Medical Care
CMS Certification Number142602
ESRD NetworkNetwork 10
Hemodialysis Stations21
Medicare-Certified SinceJuly 11, 2000
Location911 W. NORTH AVENUEMelrose Park, IL 60160 · Cook County
Phone(708) 344-6122
Services Offered
In-center hemodialysis Evening shifts (after 5 PM)

Patient Survey Results

Nephrologists’ communication and caring
Patients who reported their kidney doctors always communicated well and cared for them as a person.
67% 3/5
Dialysis center care and operations
Patients who reported center staff always communicated well, kept them as comfortable as possible, behaved professionally and kept the center clean.
77% 5/5
Providing information to patients
Patients who reported their kidney doctors and center staff gave them the information they needed to care for their health.
73% 2/5
Rating of the kidney doctors
Patients who rated their kidney doctors 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
60% 2/5
Rating of the dialysis center staff
Patients who rated the center staff 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
81% 5/5
Rating of the dialysis center
Patients who rated the dialysis center 9 or 10 on a scale of 0 (worst) to 10 (best).
80% 4/5
Percentages are patients giving the best possible responses in the In-Center Hemodialysis (ICH CAHPS) patient survey. Star ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. is 1104931948. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Fresenius Medical Care North Avenue.

Where is Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. located?

Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. is located at 911 W North Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160. The listed phone number is (708) 344-6122.

What is Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Clinic/Center, specializing in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment, with taxonomy code 261QE0700X.

Does Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 14D0975286) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 2, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. a Medicare-certified dialysis facility?

Yes. FMC - North Avenue Dialysis Center is a Medicare-certified dialysis facility, certified since July 11, 2000.

What quality rating does Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. have?

CMS rates FMC - North Avenue Dialysis Center 5 out of 5 stars on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Dialysis Facility Quality section above.

What insurance does Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Oscar Health Insurance and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida and 4 other insurers list Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wskc Dialysis Services, Inc. was last updated on October 14, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.